Business of Advice

A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama, Anton Gunn says building relationships with the other side during that era sometimes resembled “the Hatfields and McCoys.” By answering three fundamental questions, however, he found common ground — and knowing those asks can help you become a more effective leader, too. Discover what the author, speaker and Fortune 500 consultant calls the biggest keys to leading your business from a presidential point of view.

Smooth seas never make skilled sailors. Anthony Trucks’ journey from foster care to internationally recognized performance coach has personified that axiom, which he now proudly displays on a painting in his office. Hear what aha! moments guided Anthony out of dark times and into the spotlight as a trusted authority on how to better yourself, your life and your business.

When Jesse Cole took over the Savannah Bananas baseball team, he was sleeping on an air mattress with a $30 weekly budget for groceries. He’s since built a globally recognized brand — with 3 million more TikTok followers than any MLB franchise. Discover how the high-energy entrepreneur built “the greatest show in sports” and what lessons your business can learn from the Bananas’s fan-first approach.

As a business owner, you’ve got two options: build the kind of workplace culture you desire or watch as one you might not takes hold. Chester, a renowned executive coach and bestselling business leadership author, shares his biggest keys to cultivating your culture, reducing employee anxiety and leading with gratitude.

Molly Fletcher, a renowned sports agent and keynote speaker, shares lessons from her remarkable career for a second time, only now from the World Series of Success in San Diego! Molly has represented John Smoltz, Doc Rivers, Tom Izzo and other sports industry icons, and on this special episode, she reveals what traits those champions held that entrepreneurs like you can emulate.

Author and legendary keynote speaker Scott McKain rejoins the show for a special episode from the World Series of Success in San Diego! An authority on creating the Ultimate Customer Experience®, Scott explains why it’s important for financial advisors and other entrepreneurs to connect with prospects on an emotional level — and how to earn their trust.

Nido Qubein arrived in the U.S. as a teenager with $50 in his pocket. Today, he’s a trusted business consultant, Hall of Fame speaker and president of High Point University, which has exploded in growth under his leadership. Discover Dr. Qubein’s biggest takeaways from his remarkable journey and his can’t-miss advice for other entrepreneurs.

Growing up in a family that relied on food stamps and lived in a trailer behind her grandparents’ home, Heather Monahan made it her mission to escape a life of financial hardships. Her journey from a 9-year-old with a paper route to a globally recognized expert on sales, entrepreneurship and climbing the corporate ladder has been steered by one attribute above all others: confidence. Learn how this bestselling author rewrote her destiny — and what lessons business leaders can take away from her story.

When Joe Polish hit rock bottom, he weighed just 105 pounds, battled drug addiction and lost his will to live. His journey from that point to becoming one of the world’s most connected entrepreneurs and sought-after marketers is nothing short of remarkable — and one chock-full of both life and business lessons. Listen today for instant inspiration — and insight into transforming your personal and professional lives!

Fourteen years ago, Sean Kouplen had just $1,200 in his checking account, was working 20-hour days and often couldn’t even bring himself to eat. Today, his business — once left for dead — cares for $1.2 billion. Listen to the sensational scaling story of this author, entrepreneur and CEO of Regent Bank, and learn what his career’s darkest hour taught him about leadership.